Oshi no Oujisama (2021)

Despite having a few dull moments, it's still an entertaining watch...

The show definitely takes you on a ride of emotions. You'll get happy, sad, frustrated at times, but you can't stop watching. The show is just a rom-com, but it still manages to give its audience a few messages that we're aware of, but often end up overlooking in life...

Story:
Even though the story wasn't something new, as you can tell from the description, I liked the way it was executed. I liked the way the story was developing, until it started to get a little boring in the middle. It can get a little frustrating to watch, but if you're patient enough, you'll be able to enjoy the show.

Characters:
The FL is an amazing character. She is a strong woman who's worked her way up to being the president of a company that makes otome games. She's a very nice person, and always thinks about the people she cares for. She's passionate about her job. But, she's not quite the perfect character she might sound like. She has flaws too. She makes mistakes just like any other human being, but that didn't make me not like her. I actually like her character, even though her actions sometimes upset me.

The ML starts off as a character with no hope. He doesn't like working hard, and neither does he have any manners. He's rude, but I like the fact that he was always straightforward. The character development that he has is amazing, and I really love his character. I didn't even remember the kind of character he was in the beginning...

The supporting characters do an equally good job. I like the second female lead the most. Despite the common trope, she's not a bad person. She's a very confident, smart and nice woman. All the characters in the show have a really strong bond and it's lovely...

The Music:
'Runaway' by Dean Fujioka and 'Love song' by URU are absolutely amazing songs. The catchy theme song for the opening and the ending song really make the entire show experience a lot better. The background music is also pretty good.

Spoiler to the ending:

If you're wondering if it's a happy ending, it depends on how you see it. Despite the many obstacles in the leads' way, they end up together. I wanted to see more of them cuz' they are really cute together, but, I get that there wasn't enough time left. Everyone gets a happy ending. The show ends on a positive note.


I really enjoyed watching this show. Kinda sad that it's the end but, I really loved it. I'd definitely recommend it to someone looking for a light rom-com, but there are a few heartbreaks in the show too. I'm surely gonna miss this show...

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More than just a romance drama

Before we get started, let me warn you that this review contains a lot of spoilers regarding the drama and its overall plot. Proceed at your own risk.

As always, let me begin this review with a brief summary of the plot. In short, the drama tells the story of 36-year-old Hidaka Izumi, CEO of a start-up game production company, who vows to transform 23-year-old Wataru Igarashi, an uncultured man, into someone just like ‘Kento-sama’ — a fictional game character and her ideal man.

At first glance, one might assume this is just another romance drama featuring an older woman and a younger man. However, there’s more to it than just that. In some ways, the drama is the complete opposite of what one might expect based on the synopsis. The drama doesn’t solely focus on romance; it also explores themes like ‘Friendship,’ ‘Sense of Belonging,’ and ‘Fandoms.’ Therefore, the romance feels more like a subplot than the main focus, which I personally didn’t mind. Additionally, I really appreciated the fact that there are no villains in this series, which is rare in dramaland (if you ask me).

Another aspect I absolutely loved was the acting, which was both convincing and cringe-free. All the actors did a brilliant job, making the drama much more engaging. The budget for the drama also seemed to be on the higher end, as the cinematography and props used were of really good quality. Lastly, I really empathized with certain aspects of the plot (emphasis on certain), particularly the scenes where Wataru struggles to learn new skills and the moment when Izumi loses interest in something she once truly enjoyed. As a viewer, these moments were understandable.

Now, regarding my dislikes: Although I don’t have any major complaints, I was slightly dissatisfied with one particular aspect of the plot—the leads dating other people despite having feelings for one another. I really felt bad for their significant others, especially in Izumi’s case. Her decision to date her colleague just to keep him by her side felt off. Honestly, I wasn’t a fan of this part.

All in all, this was a good drama with a solid start that, unfortunately, declined slightly in the second half but picked up again in the finale. That said, I would still wholeheartedly recommend this series to anyone looking for a drama with a mature yet realistic romance.

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